Do you think music from Luso-Africa is different from Francophone and Angolphone Africa?
How different is it? Sukuma: Yes, it is different because of the language (Portuguese) and the Arabic influences with 15 different local languages! We are also surrounded by English speaking countries which makes the blend even more interesting. We are very close to Brazil as well (same colonizer) Museke.com: What record label are you on? Sukuma: I am with a local company called “Nstudios” I was with EMI before for Africa and Tropical Music for Europe. Museke.com: What are your future plans? Sukuma: Touring Europe in June with my band from Mozambique and record my next project and build a studio in Maputo and start my brand clothing company. Museke.com: What challenges do you face in the music industry (piracy, payola (paying deejays to play music), etc)? Challenges in Moz are several from piracy to re organizing the entire music industry including distribuition and selling mechanism… Museke.com: People talk about how digital distribution is allowing musicians to sell their music easil
